Suffering from acne can destroy a person’s self-confidence, and it’s not only teenagers who are affected by it. Millions suffer daily and many spend their entire lives combating this common skin disease.

​The good news is, acne prevention and management has progressed in leaps and bounds in the past decade, with new products and treatments showing improved results year on year. Our Clinic offers modern, advanced treatments to control and treat virtually every case of acne. Our latest treatments can even control severe acne, resulting in clear skin and improved confidence and self-esteem.

What exactly is acne?

Acne isn’t just having a few pimples or spots; it’s an actual skin disease. This long-term condition occurs when hair follicles become clogged with dead skin cells and oil from the skin. It’s not 100% known what causes acne, but genetics are thought to be the main cause in up to 80% of cases. Cleanliness has nothing to do with it either, so simply washing your face every day won’t solve the problem.

Areas of your body with a high concentration of oil glands are affected the most; i.e. face, chest and back. During puberty, these oil glands are pushed into overdrive by an increase in hormones such as testosterone. This is why teenagers are mostly affected by acne.

The effects of acne

Unfortunately, those most likely to suffer from acne are also the most self-conscious. Teenagers suffering from acne can develop profound social and psychological issues. Acne tends to appear at a time when adolescents are at a crucial period in their development, and even mild acne can have serious detrimental effects.
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Embarrassment is clearly the biggest issue with teenagers and acne. Many will grow their hair long to try and cover it, and girls tend to wear a lot of make-up, even knowing that it will make things worse. At this crucial time when teens are learning to develop relationships, acne can lead to shyness and even reclusiveness. This lack of social skills can perpetuate into adulthood, and even develop into a social phobia.

Acne treatments from Vein and Skin

Fortunately, there is help for those suffering from acne. Whether you’re a teenager who has suddenly broken out, or you’ve been suffering from acne for some years, we offer advanced treatments to control and treat virtually every type of acne.

Omnilux

​Omnilux is a medical device that utilises LED (light emitting device) technology to destroy the bacterial toxins responsible for causing acne. Omnilux reduces inflammation and pore size while stabilising oil production to prevent future breakouts. Regular treatments keep acne from returning and reduce the risk of scarring.

iClear Blue Light

Light therapy has long been used as a short term treatment for mild to moderate acne. If treatment is applied over several days, these free radicals can kill bacteria that cause acne.

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT & ALA)

This treatment is applied as a liquid paste to the skin and left to sensitise the skin for 1-2 hours. PDT combines amino levulinic acid (ALA) and a light source such as IPL or iClear Blue Light to minimise pores and reduce oil glands.

Microdermabrasion

​Microdermabrasion clears away skin debris by using crystals, and gives the skin a polished, fresh appearance. We recommend a series of six or more 30 minute treatments for maximum effect.

Fraxel Laser Treatment

​Fraxel laser treatment is a revolutionary treatment for acne scarring, which effectively targets both the surface and deep layers of the skin for a smoother, fresher, younger looking appearance. Fraxel treatment is able to precisely treat thousands of microscopic areas of skin, using pinpoint laser beams that penetrate beneath the skin’s surface to eliminate old, damaged skin cells.

Acne Treament Products

We also offer a wide range of professional only products, antibiotics, topical creams and cleansers, all with the most advanced active ingredients. Antibiotics are reserved for more severe acne cases, and can be taken orally or applied topically.

How we are winning the fight against acne

Acne is something that has affected people since the dawn of mankind, and acne treatments are just as old. Unfortunately, most of these treatments don’t work. It’s only through modern technology that we are finally beginning to win the fight against acne, and we offer these advanced treatments at our Clinic. We can help you control even severe acne, resulting in clearer skin and improved self-confidence.

To find out more about the different acne treatments available, please don’t hesitate to contact us today.
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We offer a free consultation to discuss which different treatments would give you the best results for your unique skin condition.

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Dr Poczwa pioneered and performed the first EVLA (Endovenous Laser Ablation) treatment of large varicose veins in New Zealand in 2002. He has successfully treated well over 1000 cases including some of the largest varicose veins seen in this hemisphere.